Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

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Planes, Ships, Shuttles and More!

The Intrepid Museum is a such a great New York City attraction and offers something for the whole family. It was one of my favorite things to do in NYC as a kid. New in 2019, the Intrepid offers FREE Fridays the last Friday of every month, April through September from 5:00pm–8:00pm.

The Museum is centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid (CVS-11), one of the most successful ships in US history and features a range of interactive exhibits and events providing a snapshot of heroism, education, and excitement and one of the most unique attractions in New York City. With outdoor movies in the summer, Kids Week in February and special Veteran’s Day activities, the Intrepid has something for everyone all year round.

Intrepid Museum and Space Shuttle Exhibit

We loved the Intrepid! We learned a ton about different old and new war planes and ships and got to take a lot of cool pictures with all of them.

The museum itself is on the the former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, which fought in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. Then it went on to serve in the Cold War and the Vietnam War.

NYC Insider Tip: While we loved everything in the general Intrepid Museum, we were not impressed with the Space Shuttle Pavilion. The most interesting thing we saw there was how the Enterprise got it’s name, which was basically avid Star Trek fans petitioning NASA. Both Alex and I say, save the $7 and skip it.

See more of our: NYC One Day Boys Itinerary

Intrepid Museum Ticket Info

New York Pass and NY Sightseeing Pass – includes entry
NY Explorer Pass and Go Select Card – attraction choice includes free entry. Save 15% to 25% on admission guaranteed
New York CityPASS – choice of Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum or 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Adult Tickets start at $33 for General Admission. Also offered are combined tickets with tours, special attractions and exhibits. Like most attractions in NYC, tickets are discounted for military, seniors and kids.

Intrepid Museum More Info

Built in 1943, the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid and her crew served tours of duty through World War II and Vietnam, making seven trips around the globe and surviving five kamikae attacks, seven bomb attacks and one torpedo strike. She then served as a NASA astronaut recovery vessel before being retired in 1974. Now the Intrepid is berthed on the Hudson River as the Intrepid Sea, air and Space Museum complex.

Address: One Intrepid Square, W. 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Hours: 10:00 am–5:00 pm (7 days)
Suggested Visit Time: 1.5-2 hours
Website: www.intrepidmuseum.org
Neighborhood Guide: Midtown West (Hell’s Kitchen)
Itineraries: NYC One Day Boys Itinerary
More: Visiting New York with Kids
Nearby Attractions: Beast Speedboat Ride, Circle Line Cruises, Bike Tours

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	Sightseeing Pass	New York Pass	Go City New York	CityPASS

9/11 Museum	✔	✔	✔	✔ 9/11 or Intrepid
Natural History	✔ Admission	✔ Admission	✔ Admission	✔ Admission ✔ Planetarium
Guggenheim	✔	✔	✔	✔ TOTR or Guggenheim
Intrepid	✔	✔	✔	✔ 9/11 or Intrepid
MET	X	X	X	X
MoMA	✔	✔	✔
Liberty/ Ellis	✔ Cruise ✔ Grounds ✔ Ellis Island/Immigration ✔ Secret Tour	✔ Cruise ✔ Grounds ✔ Ellis Island/Immigration	✔ Cruise ✔ Grounds ✔ Ellis Island/Immigration ✔ Secret Tour	✔ Ferry/Grounds or Circle Line
Whitney	✔	✔	✔